Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) picks up Victor Martinez, Jr., son of Tigers' Victor Martinez, in the locker room as they celebrate their 3-0 win over the Oakland Athletics in Game 5 of an American League division series in Oakland, Calif., Thursday. (Ben Margot/AP)

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Miguel Cabrera

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray during the fourth inning of Game 5 of an American League division series in Oakland, Calif., Thursday. Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt, front left, looks on. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

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Sonny Gray

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray walks off the mound at the end of the fourth inning after he gave up two runs in Game 5 of an American League division series against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

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Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers celebrate after beating the Oakland Athletics 3-0 in to win Game 5 of an American League division series in Oakland, Calif., Thursday. (Ben Margot/AP)

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Yoenis Cespedes

Oakland Athletics left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) walks off the field as the Detroit Tigers celebrate in the background after the Tigers beat the A's 3-0 to win Game 5 of an American League division series in Oakland, Calif., Thursday. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

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Champagne time

Boston Red Soxs players celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4. The Boston Red Sox's defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to move on to the American League Championship Series. (Mike Carlson/AP)

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (2) reacts as he scores on a single by Shane Victorino in the 7th inning. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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National Anthem

A giant Amercian Flag in the shape of the United States is brought out on the filed during the national anthem prior to Game 3. (John Raoux/AP)

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Victor Martinez

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez looks skyward after hitting a solo home run during the 7th inning. (Lon Horwedel/AP)

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Joaquin Benoit

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit reacts after the final out in Game 4. Detroit won 8-6. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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Josh Reddick

Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick stretches but is unable to catch the solo home run by Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez during the 7th inning. The umpires reviewed the play and upheld the call of a home run. (Duane Burleson/AP)

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Tigers's Jhonny Peralta

Detroit Tigers's Jhonny Peralta, right, is congratulated by teammate Prince Fielder, after hitting three-run home run during the 5th inning. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt celebrates after hitting a single off of Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello to score Yoenis Cespedes during the 9th inning. The Athletics won 1-0. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

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Safe

Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) slides in safely to third base on a single by Josh Reddick in front of the tag of Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) as third base coach Mike Gallego signals safe during the 7th inning. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

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Tigers Miguel Cabrera

Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera walks back to the dugout after striking out in the 3rd inning. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz watches his second home run of the game off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price, in front of Rays catcher Jose Molina in the 8th inning. (Charles Krupa/AP)